He continued: “It is an attempt to subvert the child’s bodily autonomy, to take away their right to their own space and peace. “Would you do it to an adult? Would you insert your rigid fingers into their belly or their armpits? Of course not.”

The news comes after Brand's was accused of sexist and old-fashioned parenting after claiming he prefers to take a more “mystical” approach, leaving the majority of the responsibility to his wife, Laura Gallacher.

The actor and comedian also confessed he is “not so good” when it comes to basic parental duties, such as changing nappies and being in charge at mealtimes.

“When I looked after Mabel on her own, she dropped two social classes in an hour,” he told the paper.

“In no time at all we’re in a coffee shop, she’s just got a nappy on, she’s covered in stuff because I’m not willing to fight any of the battles.”

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